Harvard's $Millions Magna Carta Surprise: 700-Year-Old Original Found

Harvard Law School's 'Copy' of Magna Carta Turns Out to Be a 700-Year-Old Original A recent discovery at Harvard Law School has sent ripples through the historical community. What was initially believed to be a mere copy of the Magna Carta, a foundational document of constitutional governance, has been identified as an exceptionally rare original from 1300. This revelation came about through the meticulous research of Professor David Carpenter, a medieval history scholar at King's College London. Professor Carpenter, while studying digitized versions of the Magna Carta on the Harvard Law School Library website, noticed unique characteristics in the Harvard document. He subsequently compared it with other known originals, leading to the astonishing conclusion that the Harvard document is indeed a genuine original from King Edward I's 1300 issue. "The text matched perfectly with authenticated originals," confirmed a source close to the investigation. The discovery underscores the importance of preserving historical documents and the role of diligent scholarship in uncovering hidden treasures. The fact that this incredibly valuable document was acquired by Harvard in 1946 for a mere $27.50 adds another layer of intrigue to the story. Experts now estimate that the Harvard Magna Carta could be worth millions of dollars. This remarkable find serves as a reminder of the rich history contained within seemingly ordinary archives and the crucial work of librarians in making such discoveries possible.